Story and photos by Andrew J Wood – a Director of Worldwide Destinations Asia Co Ltd. based in Bangkok and Immediate Past President of Skal International Thailand. Living in Asia for any length of time you will hear reference to the Mekong River. It truly is one of the great rivers of the world, stretching […]

Travel in style from Thailand’s northern temples via Pak Beng to UNESCO-protected Luang Prabang in Laos. In the low season from 1 May until 30 June and 1-30 September, profit from major discounts on stylish hotel accommodation and the comfortable overnight Mekong Cruise from Chiang Khong and Houay Xai to Luang Prabang in Laos. Spend […]

Khiri Naga now offers a cost-effective way to cruise the Mekong from northern Thailand to Luang Prabang. The trip is in a Mekong longboat which has been upgraded with a restaurant, kitchen and bathrooms suitable for western visitors. The two-day trip starts with an overnight at Pak Beng village in Laos. After a market trip […]

The Life Heritage Resort in Halong Bay, Vietnam, is to launch deluxe junk-yachts for overnight cruises around the spectacular karst scenery of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Each yacht, very tastefully designed with plenty of hardwood surfaces, features a 32 sqm cabin, an upper deck, a 10 sqm covered dining terrace and […]